34 appearances. 8 goals. 9 assists. 6 man-of-the-match accolades.
Aiden McGeady found his level with Preston, last season, and he thrived.
While the Ireland winger often struggled for consistency in the Premier League, he got on very well at Preston and quickly became a fan favourite.
Now aged 31 and with a year remaining on his Everton contract, it looks as if McGeady may finally be on the move. However, McGeady is now being reported as the first signing of new Sunderland manager Simon Grayson.
https://twitter.com/SunderlandAFC/status/880498017018802178
McGeady played under Grayson at Deepdale and
The Telegraph are reporting that he will now follow him to The Stadium of Light.
Grayson made a habit of scouting and signing Irish players, with Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle arriving last year and Cork City's Seanie Maguire to play with Preston next season.
McGeady, as many Irish fans would be well aware of, can drift in and out of games. He can provide a spark of magic one moment and be anonymous for several moments more.
He has looked comfortable in the Championship and Grayson will hope he can get Sunderland back into the Premier League at the first time of asking. Still, you can't convince everyone:
https://twitter.com/keirb/status/880406723424657408
https://twitter.com/elwardo86/status/880448941548072961
https://twitter.com/SimonSKITSNYGG/status/880408589655056384
One Twitter poll among Sunderland fans had them 71% to 29% in favour of the deal, which is reported to be £2m.
Other Sunderland fans were rejoicing the impending McGeady arrival
https://twitter.com/Wez_chiiiii/status/880503891850387456
https://twitter.com/mattyweirs/status/880520101295992833
https://twitter.com/joewhitehead__/status/880728459869335555
One Everton supporter, meanwhile, was not sorry to see him go
https://twitter.com/WatchedToffee/status/880467633904250881
